NPD Technologist – Malton, North Yorkshire

Pro-Pak Foods is a major supplier of delicious ready meals to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets and convenience stores. Our chefs work with our customers and have created a menu of more than 200 quality meals.

To support further growth, we have a unique opportunity to join our New Product Development (NPD) team as an NPD Technologist.

As an NPD Technologist at Pro-Pak Foods, you will gain a wide range of experience, so we’re searching for someone with a can-do attitude and factory experience.

The role will include:

• Involvement in recipe development, product sign off and product scale up
• Using internal recipe management systems to create recipes in line with customer briefs
• Working closely with the NPD team to ensure strict deadlines are adhered to prior to launch
• Ensuring customer samples and paperwork are delivered on time
• Preparing customer presentations and attending meetings
• Using market research to monitor market developments
• Responsible for both individual projects and supporting the team’s projects
• Focusing on both existing product development and all stages of new product development
• Supporting the NPD Chef and the NPD Manager in customer presentations
• Work with and alongside multiple departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Benefits of joining Pro-Pak Foods:

• Responsibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact in our NPD department
• Above all, the chance to work in a team of motivated, creative and tenacious colleagues who are managing all aspects of a fast-moving business. 

Skills & Experience required:

• The right candidate must have a degree within a food-related discipline
• Have 2 years + experience within the industry
• You will have an interest in New Product Development 
• Retort experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience working with sauces, soups and Ready Meal categories would also be advantageous
• You will be solutions driven with the ability to make recommendations for improvement
• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel essential)
• Interpersonal and team working skills
• Self-motivation and good organisational skills
• Confident and can work on your own initiative
• A good sense of humour, a flexible approach and the desire to work in a fun but extremely challenging environment.

What we can offer you:

• Salary up to £30,000
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Core hours Monday – Friday (8am-5pm)
• Access to GroceryAid, which provides emotional, practical and financial support
• Benefits and recognition hub – including amazing colleague discounts.

Thank you for considering Pro-Pak Foods.